Jörg Kukies, the newly appointed German Finance Minister, addresses the Budget Committee amidst political uncertainty following a coalition fracture. He reassures that there will not be an immediate budget freeze, aiming to alleviate economic concerns. However, the 2024 supplementary budget is under scrutiny due to pending parliamentary approval, with opposition parties poised to delay decisions. Kukies is tasked with navigating these challenges while advocating for tax relief measures to combat cold progression, a key issue once agreed upon in the now-collapsed coalition. The landscape remains unpredictable as consensus might be a distant goal.